[Remote] Business Analyst III (6209)

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. itD is a consulting and software development company seeking a Business Analyst III to drive demand forecasting and business planning for their VR headset and wearables portfolio. The role involves building demand forecasts, analyzing sales performance, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to improve forecast accuracy and support production planning.ResponsibilitiesBuild and maintain bottom-up sell-through and sell-in demand forecasts for VR headsets and wearable hardware products using quantitative and qualitative dataPartner with sales account managers, category managers, marketing teams, channel operations, and data analysts to improve forecast accuracy and identify business growth opportunitiesAnalyze weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual sales performance, identifying trends, risks, and opportunities across hardware and accessory product linesOwn actual-versus-forecast performance analysis by identifying root causes, recommending corrective actions, and monitoring forecast effectivenessPresent forecast assumptions, business insights, and performance updates to Reality Labs leadership and cross-functional stakeholdersDevelop forecasting models by analyzing large datasets, identifying trends, dependencies, and correlations to improve planning accuracySupport production planning and product launch decisions through close collaboration with channel operations and business teamsCreate high-quality reports, dashboards, and executive presentations while managing ad hoc forecasting requests and business analysesAttend regular internal practice community meetingsCollaborate with your itD practice team on industry thought leadershipComplete client case studies and learning material (blogs, media material)Build out material to contribute to the Digital Transformation practiceAttend internal itD networking events (in person and virtual)Work with leadership on career fast-track opportunitiesSkills4+ years of experience in hardware product demand forecasting, planning, or forecasting analytics6+ years of experience in business strategy, business analytics, finance, sales planning, or related analytical rolesExperience building demand forecasting models for consumer hardware productsAdvanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Google Sheets, Google Workspace, and PowerPointExperience performing quantitative analysis and translating data into business recommendationsStrong cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder presentation skillsAbility to independently execute day-to-day forecasting, reporting, and business analysis activitiesExperience forecasting physical consumer goods or consumer electronicsExperience using enterprise forecasting platforms such as O9 or similar planning systemsExperience supporting AR/VR, consumer technology, or hardware product organizationsBachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Analytics, Supply Chain, Economics, or a related fieldBenefitsComprehensive medical benefitsA 401(k) planPaid holidaysMedicalDentalVisionLife insurancePaid holidays401K + matchingNetworking & career learning and development programsCompany OverviewitD is a different kind of technology and software development consultancy that puts client needs at the center of what we do. It was founded in 2005, and is headquartered in Campbell, California, USA, with a workforce of 501-1000 employees. Its website is https://itdtech.com.